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Kelley, Melvin – Age 18, Year: 1864 – 15th US Colored Infantry

Melvin Kelley – 15th US Colored Infantry

NAID: 42461264   NAID File Unit: 42461262     Microform: M1822

Military Service

Unit: 15th US Colored Infantry

Regiment:  15 infantry

ID: 19422693

Company: A

Year: 1864

Year Enlisted: 1864

Enlisted term years: 3

Enlisted date: December 3, 1864

Enlisted state: Tennessee (Tenn.)

Enlisted county: 

Enlisted town: Springfield

Residence

State born: Kentucky (Ky., Ken. or Kent.)

County born: Warren

Town born: 

Occupation: Farmer

Physical Characteristics

Age: 18

Height: 5’ 4“

Complexion: Blk

Eye color: Blk

Hair color: Blk

Record Info

NAID: 42461264

NAID File Unit: 42461262

Microform: M1822

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